Like everyone in Scotland, the UK and indeed the world, I feel a deep sense of sadness at the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of the people of Scotland, I offer my heartfelt and heartfelt condolences to the King, Queen Consort and the entire Royal Family. ThereRead More →
Nicola Douglas and Ian Mackenzie Scottish electric vehicle (EV) charging company Trojan Energy has announced plans to expand its operations and workforce after securing £9 million in funding from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The Aberdeen-based company specializes in flat, flush vehicle charging stations that remove the requirement for anyRead More →
Scottish Tenants’ Rights Minister Patrick Harvie will deliver the keynote address at Propertymark’s Scottish National Conference to be held at the Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel on September 15, 2022. Mr Harvie is expected to give an update on the Scottish Government’s rental sector strategy, as well as the promised national rentRead More →
Olive trees, by Vincent van Gogh PIC: Graeme Yule / National Galleries of Scotland A Taste for Impressionism: Modern French Art from Millet to Matisse, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh **** In 1960, Alexander Maitland donated 21 works of art to the National Galleries of Scotland. When he died in 1965,Read More →
Scotland does not yet have its own official anthem – to date the Scottish Parliament has not considered it a political priority to select and approve one. But at most sporting events (apart from the Olympics, when the UK national anthem “God Save the Queen” is used) the “Flower ofRead More →
Brexit is hurting Scottish small businesses: case studies From Aberdeen to Ayrshire, businesses across Scotland have reached out to SNP MPs to illustrate the damage Brexit has done to them. Whether it’s extra paperwork, higher export costs or staff shortages, Scottish businesses are being forced to pay the price forRead More →
Scottish Tenants’ Rights Minister Patrick Harvie will deliver the keynote address at Propertymark’s Scottish National Conference to be held at the Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel on September 15, 2022. patrick harvie Harvie is expected to give an update on the Scottish Government’s rental sector strategy, as well as the promised nationalRead More →
The National Galleries of Scotland have unveiled a previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh in one of the famous Dutch painter’s paintings. The extraordinary find is believed to be a first for a British institution and was uncovered by an x-ray taken of Van Gogh’s ‘Peasant’s Head’ (1885) aheadRead More →
Tenants’ Rights Minister Patrick Harvie MSP will deliver the keynote address on the Scottish Government’s Rental Sector Strategy at Propertymark’s Scottish National Conference on 15 September 2022 in Glasgow. We are awaiting an answer by then. New offer for tenants consultation will have been published and the Scottish Government willRead More →
Wireless communications experts pureLiFi will target a global rollout of their game-changing technology after securing £10 million in backing from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The Edinburgh-based company uses light to transmit data rather than conventional radio frequency systems such as WiFi and 5G. By harnessing the light spectrum, LiFiRead More →
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has published a bill for a second referendum on Scottish independence. It specifies October 19, 2023 as the polling date, defines the question to be asked, “Should Scotland be an independent country?”, and specifies who can vote. Since the power to legally call a referendumRead More →
A former Scottish National Party MP who embezzled nearly £25,000 from two independence groups has been jailed for two years. Natalie McGarry, who represented Glasgow East between 2015 and 2017, was found guilty of two embezzlement charges, totaling £24,635, in May after a trial in Glasgow Sheriff’s Court. A juryRead More →
A new system for handling sexual harassment complaints within the Scottish National Party could become party policy within weeks, the Guardian has learned, after escalating criticism from activists over a lack of openness and accountability. Revelations last week about the extent of failures to deal with a sexual harassment complaintRead More →
Early last week the Scottish Government published the first in a series of articles – “Building a New Scotland” – this will again plead for Scotland to become an independent country. He’ll present a positive, optimistic, optimistic case — and he’ll tackle the tough questions head-on. Today Scotland, like otherRead More →
A new gallery space at the Scottish National Gallery is due to be completed next summer as the main building works are due to finish this year. The major project is entering its final phase, after which visitors will be able to access a new suite of galleries focusing onRead More →
The SNP has launched an external review of staff support after a female MP accused her party of “not manifestly failing” to support sexual harassment complainants. This follows the suspension of former Westminster Party Chief Whip, Patrick Grady, from the SNP’s Westminster Group for a week, as well as hisRead More →
Saturday, June 18, 2022 Eilish McColgan broke her mother’s Scottish 10,000m record in Hengelo (photo via HBK Games) Scottish record alert! Jake breaks Men’s Mile record after 40 years Jack Lawrie certainly did not know what he was about to launch when he took the start in Eisenstadt in AustriaRead More →
The transformation of Edinburgh’s Scottish National Gallery is ‘on track’ to be completed by the end of the year but will not open to the public until summer 2023, we learned today . The National Galleries of Scotland said the project is entering its final phase with a series ofRead More →
The final cost of completing the redesign of Edinburgh’s Scottish National Gallery is still unknown after plans to unveil its new look by the end of this year were thwarted. The National Galleries of Scotland have revealed that the launch of the project, which involved digging under the historic buildingRead More →
will take place on Sunday 13e In November, the National Cyclocross Championships will look to build on a brilliant 2021 edition, where Scottish Cycling Performance Program athlete Anna Flynn (Edinburgh RC) won gold in the women’s event, before Charles Fletcher won the men’s title, as the grounds of the formerRead More →
Day 25 Another fairly easy day through beautiful countryside, rolling hills and small lochs.I follow the River Spey for a while, a river I will follow after I finish the SNT, on the Speyside Way.This trail follows the river to the coast and goes from distillery to distillery.You can’t goRead More →
New research reveals Scotland far outperforms the UK as a whole in attracting foreign direct investment. Foreign direct investment refers to a business or institution headquartered outside Scotland that establishes a base of operations in Scotland, creating jobs, economic opportunities and community investment. According to Ernst & Young’s latest annualRead More →
Day 15 The night was restless, the wind and the rain kept me awake for quite a while. And it doesn’t stop in the morning.But it is very beautiful and the weather makes it dramatic. Our original plan was to stop at a bothy for lunch, then climb a munroRead More →
A NEW study has warned that a state-owned bank is ‘unfocused and poorly designed’ – amid calls for an overhaul of its operations. Think tank Reform Scotland has researched the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB), which was set up by the Scottish government with a budget of £2 billion. InRead More →
TWITTER is rarely the place for a nuanced statement, which is why Nicole Yeargin recently felt the need to add a second explanatory tweet following the reaction she received to the first. “Scottish National Record: 50.71,” she innocently writes. Congratulations, likes and retweets quickly followed, forcing the Maryland-born 400m athleteRead More →
Concerns are being raised that watching the men’s national football team is becoming increasingly inaccessible to Scottish fans after UEFA announced their matches will be shown on a paid subscription channel. News of Premier Sports’ new deal means Scotland’s six matches in their 2022 UEFA Nations League campaign, starting withRead More →
Elasmogen – a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops new therapies using technology based on molecules found in the immune system of sharks – has secured an additional £8m investment. Elasmogen’s pipeline is focused on treatments for solid tumor cancers, systemic inflammatory diseases and inflammatory bowel conditions. The funding roundRead More →
BGF, Scottish National Investment Bank and Scottish Enterprise join forces to invest £8m in Aberdeen biologics company Elasmogen Details Category: More news Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 9:37 AM Hits: 304 ABERDEEN, United Kingdom I May 18, 2022 I Elasmogen – a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing new therapiesRead More →
Mark Boyd (North Shore Surf Club) won two titles, the men’s open and the masters, at the Scottish National Surfing Championships in April. Photo: Sam Howard / Scottish Surfing Federation A major surfing competition held in Caithness last month received £8,000 in EventScotland funding. More than £740,000 from the organization’sRead More →
North Ayrshire swimmers enjoyed great success at their last competition – the Scottish National Age Group Championships. It has been a long time for these young athletes who had been unable to compete in this competition for three years due to Covid cancellations. The 16-swimmer team won five medals andRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank has committed £9m to fund the development of Circularity Scotland, which aims to help people recycle billions of single-use drink containers each year. The investment was key to securing £9m of additional capital from Bank of Scotland. Together, the investments will fund the start-up costsRead More →
Day 6 I have a few hours before I get to Edinburgh and there is a landslide along the river so I need to find a way around it.I find a path that is only a few kilometers longer. Not bad.In fact, I don’t stop at Edinburgh.Been there before, loveRead More →
Throughout our time in government, we have taken the fight against crime seriously and worked hard to keep Scotland safe. Figures reveal Scotland is a safer place under the SNP, with crime down 40% since 2006/07. Here is a summary with 6 key facts. Crime is at one of theRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has called on the Scottish Government to prioritize revisions to building regulations in a bid to avoid ‘expensive’ renovations. A new report from the Development Bank, focusing on how the nation can achieve net zero by 2045, highlights that £33billion is needed by 2045Read More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has a key strategic role to play in helping to provide low carbon heating systems in Scotland. A new article titled ‘Scotland’s transition to net zero heat‘ published today sets out the bank’s role in addressing this issue and builds on commitments made underRead More →
According to the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB), the Scottish government-owned bank’s first full year of operation has seen significant progress. According to the lender, the bank’s team has been recruited significantly, many of its operational systems have been put in place and, since launch, £194.4 million of investment hasRead More →
Day 1 After 24 long hours of trains, buses, planes, more buses, a 4 hour night at the airport and shopping for groceries/bottle of gas, I finally arrive in Kirk Yetholm, near the border English. I’m really exhausted but also very happy to be here.Every time I set foot onRead More →
Travel technology company Travelnest has received seed funding of £3 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The growth capital, alongside new funds from existing investors, should allow the Edinburgh-based company to target new markets and increase its service offering. Travelnest enables vacation home owners to reach a wider audienceRead More →
Willie Watt writes to Holyrood Committee The chairman of the £2billion Scottish bank has refused to explain why its former chief executive quit with a six-figure exit payout. Eilidh Mactaggart left her post at the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) in January. She walked out immediately without meeting her six-monthRead More →
Thirteen towers were shot down at Glen Falloch Picturesque Glen Falloch is located within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and the removal of the 13 transmission towers originally installed in the 1950s reduces the visual impact in the area. The towers have been knocked down for SSEN Transmission’sRead More →
Spring has arrived and it’s time for a new little adventure.I’m super excited to be leaving France for Scotland in a few days to start my hike through the 537 miles (864 km) Scottish National Trail. This will be my 10th long distance trail and not in a million yearsRead More →
Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle as part of measures to reduce carbon emissions. They were placed on the building as part of Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) ongoing program to reduce energy consumption in the historic properties under itsRead More →
A week from tomorrow – Thursday May 5 – people across Scotland will go to the polls to elect the local councilors who will represent us in our communities over the next few years. Local council elections across the country are always important because the quality of local services andRead More →
Scotland’s biggest celebration of its national drink is set for a ‘homecoming’ in Glasgow after organizers confirmed its return to the city. The National Whiskey Festival of Scotland has announced that its flagship Water of Life showcase will take place at SWG3 on Saturday 7th May. The venue will hostRead More →
Keep the housing tax affordable Scottish taxpayers are already getting best deal in uk – for example, in a D-band property, people in Scotland pay on average £600 less than in England and around £400 less than in Wales. We are also committed to protecting the Council Tax Reduction Scheme,Read More →
Scotland’s top jazz ensemble will work with leading folk musicians for a special series of concerts in May The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) announced that he was working with the best traditional musicians Phil Cunningham, Julie Fowlis, John McCuskerand Michael McGoldrick in an exciting collaborative project bringing theRead More →
Let us know what you think and join the conversation at the bottom of this article Eilidh Mactaggart was CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) and resigned for personal reasons on January 27. Register to our Policy newsletter However, it has been revealed that Ms Mactaggart received theRead More →
The former Scottish National Investment Bank boss has been paid £177,500 after quitting immediately rather than working her notice period, it has been learned. Eilidh Mactaggart resigned in February after nearly two years in the post, citing “personal reasons”. She chose to leave with immediate effect and it has nowRead More →
The Scottish Surfing Federation’s three-day event takes place April 15-17 in Thurso. The Scottish National Surfing Championships return to Thurso this weekend for what Visit Scotland called an “excitement weekend” to find Scotland’s newest surfing champions. The Scottish Surfing Federation’s three-day event takes place from April 15-17 in Thurso, whereRead More →
Whether it’s Brexit, City Deals, pensions or welfare, Tory governments in Westminster have a long history of short-change in Scotland. In total, the figure comes to £10.3billion – or £2,000 per person in Scotland. This is the price of Westminster control: far from a ‘race to the top’ or aRead More →
After a three year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are delighted that the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships are back! More than 1,000 athletes representing 92 clubs from across the UK will travel to the Tollcross International Swimming Center in Glasgow, for five days of great competition,Read More →
Craig Mclachlan competes in the Scottish National Surfing Championships in Thurso. Photo: James Gunn Scotland’s premier surfing tournament, the Scottish National Surfing Championships, returns to Thurso this week. The Scottish Surfing Federation’s three-day event runs from Friday to Sunday, April 15-17, and takes place at its usual home of Caithness,Read More →
Scottish taxpayers get the best deal in Britain, paying on average £590 a year less than they would in Tory-run Englandand £423 less than in Labor-led Wales. Meanwhile, the average council tax increase, for 2022/23, is lower in Scotland (3%) than in England (3.5%). 💷 Scottish taxpayers get the bestRead More →
John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos) ” title=”Win My Wings: A Dominant Scottish Grand National Winner” class=”js-imageLoader” data-at-xn=”https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2022/04/ 02/107336-medium.jpeg” data-br-n=”https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2022/04/02/107336-medium.jpeg” data-br-m=” https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2022/04/02/107336-large.jpeg” data-br-w=”https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news /2022/04/02/107336-large.jpeg” data-br-xw=”https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2022/04/02/107336-large.jpeg” onclick= “return false;”> Win My Wings: a dominant Scottish Grand National winner John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos) By David Carr UPDATED AT 6:42 PM, APRIL 2, 2022 Saturday: Ayr HeRead More →
Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images) ” title=”Major Dundee: Now 10-1 for Scottish National” class=”js-imageLoader” data-at-xn=”https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2021/03/ 29/90387-medium.jpeg” data-br-n=”https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2021/03/29/90387-medium.jpeg” data-br-m=” https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2021/03/29/90387-large.jpeg” data-br-w=”https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news /2021/03/29/90387-large.jpeg” data-br-xw=”https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2021/03/29/90387-large.jpeg” onclick= “return false;”> Major Dundee: Now 10-1 for Scottish National Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images) Alan King won the Coral Scottish Grand National (3.35) with an improving seven in 2013Read More →
“If past history was all it takes to play the money game, the richest people would be librarians” – Warren Buffett Sto me readers will know that in addition to my various racing and betting jobs, I am also a certified librarian. Unfortunately, I’m not rich – so I guessRead More →
ScotRail has now been nationalized by the Scottish Government – heralding a fresh start for a railroad that works for all who use it, not shareholders and profit. This is a key step in our ambitious plan to build a greener, fairer and more prosperous Scotland. Here’s everything you needRead More →
My dear friend Carl was 61 when he went into cardiac arrest. I never met my maternal grandfather, but he died of cardiac arrest in 1964. The shocking and saddening death of friends and loved ones following cardiac arrest is a story shared by many people in Scotland and theRead More →
MARTIN Compston was training with the Scotland national team ahead of their friendly against Poland on Thursday. The Line of Duty star ditched the red carpet for the football pitch as he was seen showing off his skills – scoring two penalties against Scotland star Craig Gordon. Compston posted aRead More →
On Friday, May 27, 2022, the Royal National Orchestra of Scotland will release their new album, William Grant Still on Naxos. This album, the newest addition to Naxos’ American Classics series, features world premiere recordings of 13 works by the 20th-century composer William Grant Still and features solo violinist ZinaRead More →
Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is causing the largest movement of displaced people in Europe since World War II, and in a much shorter time. The UN has estimated that more than 3 million people – well over 5% of Ukraine’s total population – have already left the country. ThoseRead More →
Two members of the Scottish National Investment Bank’s board have been questioned by the Economics and Fair Work Committee over the recent resignation of its chief executive. Eilidh Mactaggart resigned at the end of February, citing personal reasons, leading to speculation about the timing. Chairman Willie Watt explained that heRead More →
The former chief executive of the Scottish National Investment Bank has not received a payment after leaving, officials said. Eilidh Mactaggart alerted the bank’s chairman, Willie Watt, that she would step down on January 27, with the Scottish government and the bank’s board subsequently told on January 31, the economyRead More →
Voters across Scotland will head to the polls on Thursday, May 5, 2022 to elect their councillors. In Scotland’s 32 local authorities, the councilors you elect will make decisions about the provision of public services, local infrastructure and set the direction of your region. Every vote will count – andRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank has partnered with Black Professionals Scotland (BPS) to support black ethnic minority professionals across Scotland. The Bank will strive to provide greater professional opportunities to members of the black community through its partnership with BPS, including an internship program. BPS, founded by Enoch Adeyemi, equipsRead More →
More than 10 days after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Home Office reports show that only around 300 Ukrainian refugees have been granted visas to come to the UK. (as of March 8) — despite more than 13,500 applications for the program. As Ukrainians flee for safety from Putin’s war crimesRead More →
Flower of Scotland is a popular choice of Scottish anthem I Will Go by the Corries is a beautiful but haunting song about Highland clearings. Register to our daily newsletter The newsletter mute the noise Flower of Scotland, makes me emotional when the rugby is on, even though I nowRead More →
The former Scottish National Investment Bank chief executive has released a statement explaining why she abruptly quit the job. Throughout the week, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon faced questions about why Eilidh Mactaggart left office. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross (below) claimedRead More →
I want to start on a positive and uplifting note. Just over a week ago, we saw Team GB men’s curling win a silver medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics. It was a tense final and the team made themselves proud and we are all proud. And then a fewRead More →
Since its introduction in 2013, the benefit cap has limited the support some of the most vulnerable people can receive. Because of this, many families are faced with the grim reality of choosing between heating and eating as a direct result of the actions of this British Conservative government. BasedRead More →
Since 2007, Scottish SNP governments have taken concrete steps to make Scotland a safer place. We are working hard to fight crime, reduce inequality, invest in our police and reform our justice system. Here are the facts. 1. More than 880 additional police under the SNP Scotland now has 883Read More →
FINANCE Secretary Kate Forbes said the reasons for the resignation of the former chief executive of the country’s investment bank were “for her and the board”. Asked about the move on Tuesday, Forbes declined to say why as it sought to reassure MSPs that Mactaggart’s successor would be accepted byRead More →
This article is sponsored by RSNO. Emma Simmonds February 28, 2022 RSNO performing at Usher Hall in Edinburgh / Photo: Sally Jubb John Williams’ Epic Sci-Fi Scores To Be Performed Live At Three Unforgettable Concerts In May fans of the star wars the saga, iconic film scores or classical musicRead More →
THE chief executive of the Scottish National Investment Bank has abruptly left office. Eilidh Mactaggart has stepped down from her role with immediate effect, less than two years after being named the new institution’s first patroness in April 2020. SNIB did not specify his departure in a press release publishedRead More →
THE chief executive of the Scottish National Investment Bank has abruptly left office. Eilidh Mactaggart has stepped down from her role with immediate effect, less than two years after being named the new institution’s first patroness in April 2020. SNIB did not specify the reasons for his departure in aRead More →
The UK is the world leader in tax avoidance and abuse – and due to Westminster’s failure to crack down on it, the UK is losing £38billion a year. The UK has only 0.86% of the world’s population, but the UK tax loss is equal to 14.2% of the totalRead More →
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has confirmed that the Scottish Government will provide ScotRail becomes public property from April 1, 2022. A efficient, efficient and modern railway is essential to achieve our ambitious Net Zero goals – and in nationalizewe can create a railway that truly meets people’s needs and interests.Read More →
Fire alarm Every Scottish home must now have interconnected fire alarms, with many households also needing carbon monoxide alarms. Scottish ministers have refused to delay implementation of the new rules and insisted there will be ‘lightweight’ enforcement while critics of the legislation say many people have yet to make theRead More →
Sue Gray’s update revealed that 16 parties took place in Downing Street during the lockdown – 12 of which are under investigation by police. The update provides further confirmation of the ‘one rule for us, another rule for everyone else’ attitude of this British Conservative government – and shows thatRead More →
The bank’s loan will strengthen the port’s position as a key port hub for the UK’s large-scale energy transition efforts. The Aberdeen expansion has been described as the biggest maritime infrastructure project in the UK. It is only a few months away from being operational. Register to our daily newsletterRead More →
Three MPs from the Scottish National Party (SNP) have written to the UK Government and the EU Vice-President urging both sides to remove Brexit-induced barriers to the export of Scottish seed potatoes to the UK. European Union. Richard Thomson MP (Gordon), Alyn Smith MP (Stirling) and Dave Doogan MP (Angus)Read More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank is providing £4.45million in funding to Highland Coast Hotels to support the upgrade of four properties, saying it will “help support more sustainable, community-led hospitality around North Coast 500 Scenic Route”. The taxpayer-funded SNIB pointed to the potential of loan financing to enable the creationRead More →
Brexit-loving, right-wing Tory MP Christian Wakeford has defected to the Labor Party. This, combined with Keir Starmer’s drift to the right, shows that Labor and the Tories are increasingly two sides of the same Westminster coin – and increasingly disconnected from Scotland. Here’s how. Disconnected from Brexit Scotland voted overwhelminglyRead More →
A £4.45 million investment in Highland Coast Hotels by the Scottish National Investment Bank will help support more sustainable, community-led hospitality around the North Coast 500 tourist route. The investment will support tourism and employment opportunities in a remote region of northern Scotland, where tourism is crucial to the localRead More →
SNIB, which was launched in November 2020 to be a development investment bank for Scotland, is lending the funds to Highland Coast Hotels, saying it will provide more sustainable, community-led hospitality throughout the journey by popular car, supporting crucial local tourism and employment. Opportunities. The loan will support the modernizationRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank has invested £4.45 million in Highland Coast Hotels to help support more sustainable, community-led hospitality around the North Coast 500 tourist route. The investment will also be used to upgrade four hotels along the route, helping to create full-time jobs within the company and upRead More →
Boris Johnson’s latest defense for the growing list of parties breaking Covid rules in Downing Street is that ‘no one told him’ that a drink-fueled garden party during lockdown was ‘against the rules’. His defense is utterly stunning and fools the public with these increasingly ridiculous excuses – but theRead More →
Thanks to the latest developments in the offshore wind industry in Scotland, our The renewable energy revolution is underway. Billions will be invested in high-quality green jobs and Scotland’s just transition to net zero as 17 new offshore wind projects are given the green light. Here’s everything you need toRead More →
LOTHIAN Broadband Group plans to more than double its workforce and expand into rural communities and small towns across Scotland, following a major funding deal with the Scottish National Investment Bank. The taxpayer-backed SNIB has committed £20million in funding to the Lothian Broadband Group, saying the money will “help tackleRead More →
The taxpayer-funded Scottish National Investment Bank has committed £20 million in funding to the Lothian Broadband Group, saying the money will “help tackle digital inequality in rural communities and small towns”. SNIB noted that its ‘pillar’ funding commitment is in addition to £5m of new investment from the company’s currentRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank has committed £20 million in seed funding to help tackle digital inequality in rural communities and small towns across Scotland. The funding commitment comes on top of a new £5m investment from current Lothian Broadband Group (LBG) shareholders – part of the group’s plan toRead More →
SCOTLAND boasts, in the work held by its National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, a truly world-class collection of the art of the early Modernists and their successors. It is fantastically encouraging to discover – in this recently opened exhibition of newly acquired works – that the collection continuesRead More →
As Westminster stumbles from crisis to crisis, we are responding to the needs and ambitions of the people of Scotland. Our Scottish Budget 2022-2023 implements our ambitious and progressive plans to tackle the climate emergency, build a stronger recovery and create a fairer Scotland. Here is a summary of theRead More →
Lobster Telephone, by Salvador Dalí and Edward James PIC: National Galleries of Scotland, purchased by the Henry and Sula Walton Fund, with assistance from Art Fund. News, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh **** The National Galleries of Scotland buying fund would likely not cover the buyer’s premium whenRead More →
An investment of £ 3million by the Scottish National Investment Bank will see 25 high-quality family homes built in the Nitshill area of Glasgow for sale to local social housing tenants and first-time buyers. The development of Station Wynd The Bank loan stipulates that the homes in Station Wynd’s developmentRead More →
A £ 3million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank will allow the construction of 25 high-quality family homes in Glasgow’s Nitshill district after the developer was unable to find funding elsewhere. The development of Station Wynd The Wynd Station site, immediately adjacent to Nitshill Station, is a brownfield siteRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank has provided a £ 3million loan to finance the construction of 25 homes on an abandoned site in Nitshill in Glasgow for sale to local social housing tenants and first-time buyers. He said his loan “stipulates that the homes in Station Wynd’s development must firstRead More →
1. Facilitate travel Thanks to the National Entitlement Card, people with disabilities in Scotland continue to be able to travel for free on local and long-distance buses across the country. The Scottish government has also extended the discounted bus pass for accompanying persons with eligible disabled children under the ageRead More →
A £ 3million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank will see the construction of 25 family homes for sale to local social housing tenants and first-time buyers in Glasgow’s Nitshill area. The loan stipulates that the homes in Station Wynd’s development must first be offered to the local population,Read More →
1. Make travel easier Thanks to the National Entitlement Card, people with disabilities in Scotland continue to be able to travel for free on local and long-distance buses across the country. The Scottish Government has also extended the discounted bus pass for carers of eligible disabled children aged under 5.Read More →
Altruism, integrity, objectivity, responsibility, openness, honesty and leadership. These are the seven values expected of those in Parliament and in government. However, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is supposed to uphold these values, the continued dishonesty and corruption by his party and that of his party shows just howRead More →
Welcome to the SNP’s annual conference. We come together at what I hope will be a turning point for the world. As the dust settles from the historic summit of COP26, I don’t think I’ve ever been so proud to call Glasgow my hometown. The excellent organization of the eventRead More →
Scotland’s Studio is a brand new, state-of-the-art recording facility specially designed for the world-renowned Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Located in the heart of Glasgow, a UNESCO city of music in Scotland, the studio builds on an existing infrastructure like the RSNO Center which opened in 2015, and not only hasRead More →
Ensure a fair and equitable transition to net zero A just transition to net zero – reduce emissions fairly and without leaving anyone behind – is essential for ensuring a green recovery from COVID, and is integrated into Scottish climate change legislation. it puts people, communities and places at theRead More →
Ben Larg who qualified for the men’s final. Photo: Oscar James Scottish Surfing Federation competition director Chris Clarke praised the efforts to host this month’s championships in Thurso East. “Having participated in these events in Thurso for almost 15 years, I have been overwhelmed by the support of the communityRead More →
A £ 13million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank, awarded to the Iona Wind Partnership, will speed up delivery of the Iona onshore wind pipeline in Scotland. The Iona wind partnership, managed by Asper Investment Management, focuses on building 800 MW of onshore wind capacity by 2026. When fullyRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank has supported the Iona Wind partnership to the tune of £ 13million. The partnership, managed by Asper Investment Management, focuses on building 800 MW of onshore wind capacity by 2026. When fully operational, the project should be able to generate renewable energy to support theRead More →
Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon made a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the outcome of COP26 in Glasgow and how Scotland will continue to play its full role in tackling climate change. Read the full statement below. President, on Saturday, the COP26 ended with the approval by 197 countries ofRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has made a profit of £ 828,000 since it opened 12 months ago. The government-funded but operationally independent development bank holds 81% of its money in investments “where no market price is available.” The accounts for the period October 13, 2020 to March 31,Read More →
Professor Gordon Stobart of University College London suggested that exams were not the most effective way to assess students who would leave school at 16 and expressed concern about the “sheer volume” of exams. tests in Scottish schools. Professor Stobart, who wrote a report for the Organization for Economic Co-operationRead More →